mont-blanc

See also: mont Blanc, Mont Blanc, montblanc, and Montblanc

French

Etymology

After mont Blanc (“Mont Blanc”, literally “white mountain”), because of its appearance.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɔ̃.blɑ̃/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɑ̃
  • Homophone: Mont-Blanc

Noun

mont-blanc m (plural monts-blancs)

  1. a dessert made from chestnut purée and whipped cream

Descendants

  • Italian: montblanc

Further reading

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